Estate

L'Esedra Di Santo Stefano

16039 Sestri Levante GE, Italy, Italy20–150 guests$$$

Type:Estate

Capacity:20–150 guests

Budget:$$$

Airport:Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), 45 minutes to 1 hour

L'Esedra Di Santo Stefano sits on the Ligurian coast with direct beach access—a significant advantage if your ceremony vision includes sea views without traveling between venues. This 16th-century estate offers stone architecture and Mediterranean grounds, functioning as both ceremony and reception space on a single property. The on-site location eliminates logistical complications common to multi-venue weddings.

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Highlights

Direct access to Sestri Levante's coastline with Ligurian Sea backdrop
Historic estate dating to the 16th century with original stonework preserved
4.6-star Google rating from 150+ verified reviews
Accommodates 20-150 guests across indoor and outdoor ceremony/reception areas
Located in Sestri Levante, a port town 30km south of Genoa with medieval charm

Quick facts

Capacity20–150 guests

Venue typeEstate

Price range$$$

LocationItaly

Nearest airportGOA

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Plan your wedding at L'Esedra Di Santo Stefano

Getting there

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)

45 minutes to 1 hour to venue

Private car/driver

€80-120 one-way

45 minutes · Direct route from GOA airport to Via Chiesa Santo Stefano, 3

Rental car

€40-60/day rental

45 minutes · Pick up at Genoa airport, drive SS1 coastal road south toward Sestri Levante

Train

€8-12 train + €10-15 taxi

1 hour 15 minutes total · Genoa Brignole station to Sestri Levante station (regional trains), then taxi 1.5km to venue

Cost estimate

Ceremony / venue fee

€1,500-3,000

Reception (per guest)

€55-85

Accommodation (per night)

€80-150 (nearby hotels; verify on-site options)

Estimated total

€4,500-10,000+ for 50 guests

Italian estate venues typically include venue rental, basic furnishings, and grounds access. Catering, bar, florals, and rentals are additional. Request a detailed quote from the venue directly.

Sample wedding weekend

Friday

4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in at accommodations

Saturday

11:00 AMPre-ceremony preparations; guest welcome and aperitivos on grounds

1:00 PMCeremony at beachside or garden area

2:30 PMCocktail hour on terrace with sea views

4:00 PMReception dinner begins in hall or covered outdoor space

10:00 PMDancing, cake cutting, and evening celebration

Sunday

10:00 AMOptional farewell brunch

This is a sample itinerary. Your wedding weekend can be fully customized.

Frequently asked questions

Can we have both ceremony and reception here?

Yes. The estate includes dedicated ceremony spaces and reception areas, allowing you to manage the full event on-property without moving guests between locations.

What's the weather like for outdoor ceremonies?

Sestri Levante has Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers (June-September average 75-80°F). Spring and early fall offer pleasant temperatures around 65-70°F with lower rainfall.

Is accommodation available at the venue?

The estate itself functions as a venue space. Contact them directly at http://www.lesedradisantostefano.it/ for details on guest lodging options within the property or nearby accommodations in Sestri Levante.

What's included in venue rental?

Typical Italian estate packages include indoor/outdoor ceremony spaces, reception hall, and grounds access. Catering, staffing, and decoration details should be confirmed directly with management.